Ashdod

A port city in southern Israel, Ashdod is one of the largest cities in the country.

As of 2022, it ranks fifth, after Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa and Petah Tikva.

The city has a rich history going back thousands of years when it was one of the Philistine city states. 

Today, Ashdod serves as one of Israel's most vital ports and is also home to one of the largest Moroccan Jewish communities in Israel.

Read More
Less
 Israeli security forces at the scene of a terror shooting attack on Highway 4, near Yavne

Terror shooting attack near Ashdod kills police officer, wounds four, attacker killed

Shooting terror attack on Highway 4 near Ashdod kills one, wounds several others to varying degrees, including one doctor.

15/10/2024
Port of Ashdod

'Jack Sparrow': Undercover operation leads to arrest of dozens in Ashdod port smuggling ring bust

Police specified that for 4.5 years, an undercover police agent, dubbed "Jack Sparrow," had been operating under the guise of a customs agent at the port.

By YANIR YAGNA
10/09/2024

Affordable housing for young adults will be built at Ashdod's old stadium site

The Israel Land Authority issued a tender for 453 apartments in Ashdod under the "Target Price" program. The site will later include 1,000 units, towers up to 24 stories, commercial areas, and more.

Darya Mosenzon to celebrate Al-Andalus and North African Jewish music in September concerts

Experience Darya Mosenzon’s unique take on Al-Andalus and North African Jewish music this September in Tel Aviv, Beersheba, and Ein Hashofet.

A historic event: Meet the venue designed with timeless elegance

For 17 years, Troya has remained at the top. A glimpse inside reveals why.

By WALLA! HOME , DESIGN
20/08/2024

'Speak quietly': Ashdod rabbis call for restrictive rules for women on public transport

Haredi women's rights activist Tzippy Lavi, Head of Government Relations for Nivcharot condemned the letter on X, formerly Twitter.

The 11th store: DECATHLON opens in Ashdod

DECATHLON's new Ashdod branch will be the first in Israel with the brand's new concept and branding, set to open in late summer 2024.

By WALLA! MONEY
28/07/2024

Israel’s health, management systems crash for several hours due to Crowdstrike collapse

Israel's post offices, hospitals, ports, and shops restored operations fully after several hours following the global outage due to an error in a Crowdstrike systems update.

19/07/2024

What happens when the house is on the second line to the beach?

Facing the challenge of a second-line sea view, Carcom Landscape Design transforms a roof into a park-like oasis overlooking the beach in Ashdod.

By WALLA!
17/07/2024
Subscribe for our daily newsletter
Subscribe for our daily newsletter

By subscribing I accept the terms of use and privacy policy